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Introduction Mucor is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Mucoraceae within the phylum Zygomycota. These fungi are commonly known as mold and are ubiquitous in the environment, found in soil, decaying organic matter, and on various surfaces. Mucor species play essential roles in …
Introduction Penicillium is a genus of mold that belongs to the family Aspergillaceae within the fungal kingdom. It is one of the most important and well-known groups of fungi, particularly due to its significant impact on medicine, industry, and food production. The name “Penicillium” originates …
Introduction Acremonium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the family Hypocreaceae within the order Hypocreales. It is a diverse group of molds commonly found in soil, plant material, and decaying organic matter. They are ubiquitous in nature and can be found in various …
Potassium hydroxide (KOH) Wet Mount Introduction The KOH Wet Mount is a very simple and important technique in mycology for presumptive diagnosis of the type of fungal infections whether ringworm, aspergillosis, dermatomycosis, blastomycosis, mucormycosis, otomycosis, etc. It is the most common assay ordered by clinicians, particularly …